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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Clinical Research Guide

Metabolic Research GLP-1 · Semaglutide · Tirzepatide · Retatrutide · May 2026

GLP-1 receptor agonists represent the most significant class in metabolic research. This page provides technical specifications, mechanism summaries, and clinical trial data for GLP-1 compounds available from QSC.

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Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide. ≥99% HPLC. Janoshik COA. 8-region domestic shipping.

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Compound Specifications

CompoundCASMW (Da)Receptor(s)Half-lifeRouteTrial Wt Loss*
Semaglutide910463-68-24113.58GLP-1~168hSC15–17%
Tirzepatide2023788-19-24813.48GLP-1 + GIP~120hSC20–22%
Retatrutide2381089-83-2~5000GLP-1 + GIP + GCG~90hSC24–26%
Survodutide2472836-24-9~4800GLP-1 + Glucagon~168hSC~18%
Liraglutide204656-20-23751.20GLP-1~13hSC~8%
Orforglipron2411514-39-9527.6GLP-1 (non-peptide)~12hOral~15%

*Phase 2/3 clinical trial data. Not predictive of individual research outcomes.

Semaglutide (CAS 910463-68-2)

C18 fatty diacid-conjugated GLP-1 analogue with Aib at position 8 (DPP-4 resistance). ~7-day half-life via albumin binding. STEP-1 trial: 14.9% mean weight reduction at 68 weeks.

Tirzepatide (CAS 2023788-19-2)

First dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist. GIP receptor activation improves adipocyte insulin sensitivity and reduces nausea vs pure GLP-1 agonism. SURMOUNT-1: 22.5% mean weight reduction at highest dose.

Retatrutide (CAS 2381089-83-2)

Triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonist. Glucagon component activates brown adipose tissue thermogenesis, increasing energy expenditure. Phase 2 NEJM data: 24.2% mean weight reduction at 48 weeks.

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Which GLP-1 compound has the highest efficacy?
Based on published trial data: Retatrutide (24–26%) > Tirzepatide (20–22%) > Semaglutide (15–17%). Retatrutide's triple mechanism (GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon) produces the highest weight reduction but has less published safety data than tirzepatide or semaglutide.
Is Retatrutide available from QSC?
Yes. QSC stocks Retatrutide at ≥99% HPLC purity with Janoshik COA. Domestic shipping from 8 regions. Order at qscpeptide.com.

Research Use Only. All compounds referenced on this site are for laboratory research purposes only and are not approved for clinical use or human consumption. QSCRx (qscrx.com) is an official information resource for Qingdao Sigma Chemical Co., Ltd. Store: qscpeptide.com.